News: Safety
Ardent Leisure in turmoil after Dreamworld ride tragedy
Under massive scrutiny following Tuesday’s tragedy in which four people died on Dreamworld’s Thunder River Rapids ride, Ardent Leisure, owner of the Gold Coast theme park, has...
Oct 27, 2016
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ASSA rolls out 'No Drown Town' initiative
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) is to softly introduce its new water safety initiative – No Drown Town – via a piloted National ‘No Drown Town’ Week from 28th...
Oct 26, 2016
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Ardent Leisure shares fall after Dreamworld tragedy
Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure has had its share price fall by as much as 8% following news of a fatal ride incident at the Gold Coast theme park earlier today. The theme...
Oct 25, 2016
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Cricket Australia to use helmet sensors to detect impacts
Cricket Australia has revealed it is in the early stages of trialling state-of-the-art sensor technology to help understand the impact of head knocks with reports suggesting...
Oct 25, 2016
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Four killed in tragic incident on Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids ride
Four people have been killed after an incident on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. Witnesses have reported that one of the rafts on the popular...
Oct 25, 2016
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Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards recognise safe and creative playspaces
Coinciding with National Kidsafe Day, the 2016 Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards have been presented. Recognising excellence and innovation in the provision of safe,...
Oct 25, 2016
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Best practice aquatic industry guidelines from the NZRA
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has recently released updated Aquatic Facility Guidelines outlining current best practice and industry standards, and providing...
Oct 24, 2016
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JUMP! Swim Schools named Emerging Franchisor of the Year
Queensland-based JUMP! Swim Schools has been named Emerging Franchisor of the Year at the Franchise Council of Australia’s Excellence in Franchising Awards. The rapidly growing...
Oct 24, 2016
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AJ Hackett jumps into new international territory with major projects
Adventure tourism pioneer AJ Hackett is forging new territory in the global bungy phenomenon, with three major international projects on the go. Hackett, who introduced...
Oct 24, 2016
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2017 VICSWIM program ready for enrolments
Victoria’s longest running learn-to-swim and water safety education program, VICSWIM, is set to open enrolments on Monday 24th October, for the 2017 ‘Summer Kidz’ program....
Oct 20, 2016
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Surf Life Saving New Zealand aim for zero drownings through summer
Mindful that a day out at the beach turned to tragedy for 15 people who drowned at unpatrolled beach locations last summer, Surf Life Saving New Zealand is pleading with people...
Oct 18, 2016
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Anthony McIntosh to depart Aquatics and Recreation Victoria
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Chief Executive Anthony McIntosh is to leave the organisation to take up the position of Chief Executive of Little Athletics Victoria....
Oct 18, 2016
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Outdoor play essential to healthy childhood development
Playing outdoors with natural found objects is essential for healthy development, according to Nature Play Queensland. Aware of parental concerns over child security that often...
Oct 13, 2016
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Huge Kimberley bushfire threatens key Western Australian wildlife sanctuary
An immense bushfire in the north of Western Australia is now burning in a wildlife sanctuary described as 'a showcase for conservation in northern Australia.' Fire crews and...
Oct 13, 2016
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ASSA executives get immersed at USSSA Conference
Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) executives Ross Gage and Emily McNeill have this week been participating in the annual US Swim Schools Conference. The four-day event...
Oct 13, 2016
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Western Australian Government to trial shark-spotting surveillance drones
A shark-spotting surveillance drone will back up beach patrols in Western Australia's South West in a three-month trial set to start next month. Western Australian Fisheries...
Oct 11, 2016
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Coming sunbed restrictions prompts calls for New Zealand ban
With new legislation set to ban the use of commercial sunbeds by under 18s in New Zealand from 1st January 2017, consumer and health groups are calling for a complete ban on...
Oct 11, 2016
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Hong Kong Consumer Council seeks to regulate trampoline arenas
Reacting to a number of injuries at the administrative region’s trampoline arenas, the Hong Kong Consumer Council (HKCC) is seeking to regulate safety under the Places of Public...
Oct 11, 2016
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Royalties for Regions funding to provide Aflex inflatables in up to 90 WA regional pools
Up to 90 regional pools in Western Australia will be receiving an Aflex inflatable pool toy in time for the summer swimming season, thanks to an allocation of funding from the...
Oct 10, 2016
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Lincoln University research shows technology enhances the outdoor experience
While traditionalists often hold the view that digital technology has no place in natural settings, new Lincoln University research suggests mobile devices are more likely to...
Oct 9, 2016
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Optus Junior Dolphins Splash into pools across Australia
Swimming Australia and Optus have teamed up to launch a new national junior participation program, Optus Junior Dolphins. Following the announcement of an eight-year partnership...
Oct 6, 2016
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ASSA and Guy Leech partner to promote defibrillators in aquatic centres
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) have partnered with Ironman legend Guy Leech, with the aim of seeing every swim school in Australia equipped with an automated...
Oct 3, 2016
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Security on high alert to ensure fan safety on AFL Grand Final Day
AFL fans can expect a sea of Police at the MCG and surrounding areas for this Saturday’s AFL Grand Final, with officials urging match-goers to plan ahead. Victoria Police and...
Sep 27, 2016
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Surf Life Saving New Zealand honours lifeguards for off-duty rescue
Heroic Bethells Beach lifeguards have been decorated for saving the lives of six people in a dramatic off-duty rescue on 21st February this year. Half a dozen swimmers were...
Sep 27, 2016
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